It's the classic American onion dip, but with Middle Eastern sensibilities that are ideal for summertime snacking

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Do you like onion dip? Of course you do! It's a crowd-pleaser at parties--summer or winter, fancy or casual, indoor or outdoor, guests can be seen crowding the dip bowl, chips and veggie nubs at the ready. (No double-dipping now!) But every classic dish needs the occasional twist, especially in the summer when we want to keep our waistlines small and our flavors big.

So we're taking a Persian approach to the classic onion dip, swapping out the sour cream for 2% Greek yogurt and the onions for shallots. What you get is a light, flavorful, and poolside-snack-friendly dip, perfect for pita chips and crudites. It's a great--and guilt-free--way to liven up your alfresco cocktail hour.--Georgia Tollin